She appeared on the census on 14 August 1850 at Florence, Erie Co., New York, as Nancy Brewer, age 52, born in New York.1

She appeared on the census on 29 June 1860 at Florence, Erie Co., Ohio, as Nancy Brewer, age 59, born in New York.6

She appeared on the census on 20 June 1870 at Florence, Erie Co., Ohio, as Nancy Brewer, age 69, born in New York.7

She appeared on the census on 3 June 1880 at Florence, Erie Co., Ohio, as Nancy Brewer, age 45, born in New York. The census records both of her parents as born in New Jersey (it is elsewhere stated that they were born in New York).8

Aeltje Schaers witnessed the baptism of Marytje Bennet , daughter of Willem Bennet and Mayke Lanen, on 11 June 1718 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: John Staff, Aaltje Staff).10

Possible son. Alexander Schaers took the oath of allegiance in 1687 at Brooklyn under his name as a native. However, since he was recorded with no patronymic, he may have been a brother of Johannes Christoffels, and may have taken the oath in place of his brother who is not listed. Alexander did not appear in the settlement of Johannes Christoffel Schaers estate on 7 May 1690, and so was either a brother, or if a son, then dead.1

Christoffel Johannes Schaers witnessed the baptism of Catharina Staff , daughter of John Staff and Aeltje Schaers, on 30 July 1721 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Christoffel Schars, Maria Van Pelt).5

In 1745 Christoffel Johannes Schaers resided at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, New York; and owned land at Neversink, New Jersey.2

His will was dated on 15 May 1745 proved 22 Dec 1755. Christophel Schars of Gowanus in the town of Brooklnad, in Kings County, Island of Nassau, being at present very well. After payment of debts and funeral charges, I leave to my loving cousins, Teunis Van Pelt, Alexander Van Pelt, Peter Van Pelt, Johannes Van Pelt and Jacomintie, wife of Samuel Berrie, and Grietje, wife of Jacob Bergen, of Staten Island, all my real estate in Neversink, in East New Jersey. I make my cousins, Peter Van Pelt and Johannes Van Pelt, executors. Witnesses: William Hoogland, Johannes Lott, Abraham Lott.2

[S3347] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstract of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. V, 1754-1760), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1897), pages 86-87. Abstracting Lib. 19, page 343. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 5, 1754-1760.

He appears on the assessment rolls of Brooklyn in 1676 and 1683. He bought land of Thomas Verdon and Simon Aersen De Hart for £180; also 50 morgens of land in Gowanus (which later became the property of the Van Pelts) as per inventory of his estate (Kings Co. Deeds: 1:242).1

He and Marritje Willemse were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Gowanus.3

Johannes Christoffel Schaers and Marritje Willemse were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 (at) Gowanus.7

On 4 December 1684 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York, Whereas Johannes Christoffel, deceased without a will wherefore we underwritten commissioners of the Towne of Breuckelen have taken an inventory of his estate and found the same to be as followeth; "in premisis one pice off land bought off Thomas Verdon and Simon Aertsen, about fifty morgens besides house and barren and orchard all valued at £180. Three horses (one gelding, to mares), one cowe, two heads of catlle of three years coming and two calves, a waggon, plow and harke and sum household stuffe." Totaled at £201.5. Taken by Thomas Lambertse, Roudolph Evans, Jan Aertsen. Recorded 7 October 1690.8

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 353. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Gowanus. Died 22 Nov 1684. Johannes Christoffelsz and wife Marie Bennet. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1758] Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn as per the records of said Church from Oct. 31, 1660 to Dec 13, 1719: From Corporation Manual of the City of Brooklyn, 1869, pages 448 to 504; FHL film #0017529, item 4 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1939), Copied and translated from the Dutch by Teunis G. Bergen. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.458. Hereinafter cited as Brooklyn Baptisms (T.G. Bergen).

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 269. Hendrick Tijsen Lanen, widower of Annetie Tielemans, with Marijtie Bennet, widow of Johannes Christiaense, both residing at the Yellow Hook under Brooklyn. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 337 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Gowanus. Johannes Christoffelsz and wife Maria Willemsz Bennet. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S2042] Kings County, New York, Deeds v.1-4; FHL #1413189 (New York, New York, Salt Lake City, Utah: Recordak Corp.; Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957), Microfilm of original records at the New York Registers Office in New York City., 1:242. Settlement of the estate of Johannes Christoffel Schaers. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co. Deeds v.1-4.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), pages 254-255. Wouter Thuenesen Lanen, young man from Feydersweeof, residing at New Utrecht; with Maria Jansen Schaers, young lady from Midwood, residing at the Yellow Hook. Were married on the date above. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), pages 455-456. Flatbush Paper No. 6829. On February 5th these children were baptized: The child of Jan Pietersen; the mother Geertruy Jansen; the child Annatie; witnesses Wouter van Pelt, his wife Marijtie van Pelt. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S2284] "Records of the Reformed Church of New Utrecht, Long Island", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.112-113 (1981-1982): 112:131: Woutherus; parents: Theunis Van Pelt, Geertruy. Hereinafter cited as "RDC New Utrecht, L.I."

[S3346] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. IV, 1744-1753), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1895), page 22. Abstracting Lib. 15, page 291. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 4, 1744-1753.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 361. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. New Utrecht. Removed (crossed through) Daniel Verveelen and wife Alida Schaatsz. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1631] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 7:74. Lysbeth; parents: Jan Otten, Geertruyd Jans.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 349. Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Utrecht: Names of Members. Daniel Verveelen and wife Alida Schaatz, left for Gravesend. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1631] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 7:69. Anna Maria; parents: Daniel Ver Veelen, Alida Schaets.

Citations

[S1758] Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn as per the records of said Church from Oct. 31, 1660 to Dec 13, 1719: From Corporation Manual of the City of Brooklyn, 1869, pages 448 to 504; FHL film #0017529, item 4 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1939), Copied and translated from the Dutch by Teunis G. Bergen. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.460. Hereinafter cited as Brooklyn Baptisms (T.G. Bergen).

Citations

[S1758] Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn as per the records of said Church from Oct. 31, 1660 to Dec 13, 1719: From Corporation Manual of the City of Brooklyn, 1869, pages 448 to 504; FHL film #0017529, item 4 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1939), Copied and translated from the Dutch by Teunis G. Bergen. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.460. Hereinafter cited as Brooklyn Baptisms (T.G. Bergen).

Elizabeth Scharf possibly died on 5 August 1856 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, (although she is not found on the 1850 Federal census. Her husband, "Frances," is found living with their son Isaac and his family).3,4

[S4247] William Addams Reitwiesner,"The Ancestors and Relatives of William Addams Reitwiesner", online www.wargs.com/family/ancestry.html. Undated (a second version is dated 12 Novmber 2010). Retrieved September 2011. Hereinafter cited as Ancestor and Relatives of William Addams Reitwiesner.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 239. Jan Albertsz, young man; with Annetje Roelofs, young lady both from N. Amersfort and residing there; and also married there July first. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 341. Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Names of Members from Amersfort. Annetje Roelofsz Schenk, the 26 June 1681. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 359. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Midwood. Adriaan Reijersz and wife Annetje Martensz Schenk. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 343. Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Midwood Members. Arien Reyersz and wife Annetje Martens. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

Her will was dated on 19 November 1799 Proved 24 Feb 1814. Ellenor Forman of Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth Co., formerly Ellenor Van Brunt, widow of Hendrick Van Brunt. Five sisters, Anny Berry, Sarah Wikoff, Mary Polhemus, Jane Denise and Catharine Denise, all wearing apparel and household furniture to be equally divided. The shares of Anny and Catharine to be equally divided among their children. Residue of estate to seven brothers and sisters: Garret Schanck, John Schanck and sisters as named. Executors: brother John Schanck of Freehold, and brother-in-law Auke Wikoff of Shrewsbury. Witnesses: William Schanck, Daniel T. Polhemus, William Wickoff.5,7

Inventory of estate taken on 22 February 1814 $4,035.19, made by John L. Bennet, Jacob V. Van Mater.5

Citations

[S5085] George C. Beekman, "A Branch of the Van Brunt Family in Monmouth County, New Jersey", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 35, pp. 33-37 (1904): 35:36. Hereinafter cited as "Van Brunt, Monmouth Co., NJ."

[S2136] William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Volume XXII. Marriage Records, 1665-1800, Archives of the State of New Jersey. First Series (Paterson, N.J.: Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), page 411. Van Brunt, Hendrick, Shrewsbury, and Nelle Skank, Middletown. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Recs. NJ Archives v.XXII.

[S5085] George C. Beekman, "A Branch of the Van Brunt Family in Monmouth County, New Jersey", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 35, pp. 33-37 (1904): 35:83. Hereinafter cited as "Van Brunt, Monmouth Co., NJ."

Garret Roelofse Schenck was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 8 April 1716.5

He was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 9 July 1721.5

He witnessed the baptism of Gerrit Schenck , son of Koert GerritseSchenck and Mary Couwenhoven, on 12 December 1725 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Geret Schenk, Nelke Voorhees his wife).8,9

Garret Roelofse Schenck was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 9 February 1728/29.5

He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 a member of the consistory.10

[S2182] "Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:20, "Church Members." This list, begun at 23:93, is continued at 24:19 with the explanation that the list is "actually a group pf signatures (many of them not holograph, however) to the declaration below, which it does indeed follow in the original record book." Those signing the declaration were 1-Acknowledging Dom. G. Haeghoort as their legal regular pastor and teacher, according to the constitution of the Low Dutch Reformed Church. 2- That they will display and conduct themselves willingly in all respects as members of the Reformed Low Dutch congregation at Friholt and Middletown under the supervision of their pastor Do. Haeghoort. 3- That they will contribute freely from time to time according to their means, whatever is needed to carry on the church and services. In effect, those signing the declaration could be described as Members of the Low Dutch Reformed Congregations of Freehold and Middletown. The first couple of dozen or so names appear at 23:93, 94, as "Church Members," and then are repeated at 24:20 with the above clarification.. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Freehold-Middletown Recs., GMNJ."

Gerret Schenck witnessed the baptism of Gerret Laen , son of Thys GysbertszLane and Antje Schenck, on 25 November 1716 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Gerret Schenk and his wife).4

[S5085] George C. Beekman, "A Branch of the Van Brunt Family in Monmouth County, New Jersey", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 35, pp. 33-37 (1904): 35:36. Hereinafter cited as "Van Brunt, Monmouth Co., NJ."

[S1766] Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), page 38. The Roll. Hereinafter cited as Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York.

[S2182] "Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:2. The date of this list of Church Members is not explicitly stated. Judging from the names found on the list, it is evident that it is from the first years of the congregation, and therefore "ca. 1710" will be used. "Jan Schenk and wife Sara.". Hereinafter cited as "RDC Freehold-Middletown Recs., GMNJ."

[S2182] "Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:22, "Church Members." This list, begun at 23:93, is continued at 24:19 with the explanation that the list is "actually a group pf signatures (many of them not holograph, however) to the declaration below, which it does indeed follow in the original record book." Those signing the declaration were 1-Acknowledging Dom. G. Haeghoort as their legal regular pastor and teacher, according to the constitution of the Low Dutch Reformed Church. 2- That they will display and conduct themselves willingly in all respects as members of the Reformed Low Dutch congregation at Friholt and Middletown under the supervision of their pastor Do. Haeghoort. 3- That they will contribute freely from time to time according to their means, whatever is needed to carry on the church and services. In effect, those signing the declaration could be described as Members of the Low Dutch Reformed Congregations of Freehold and Middletown. The first couple of dozen or so names appear at 23:93, 94, as "Church Members," and then are repeated at 24:20 with the above clarification.. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Freehold-Middletown Recs., GMNJ."

[S2136] William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Volume XXII. Marriage Records, 1665-1800, Archives of the State of New Jersey. First Series (Paterson, N.J.: Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), page 45. Bennet, Eleanor, Monmouth, and John Schenck, Monmouth. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Recs. NJ Archives v.XXII.

He came to New Netherland circa 1650 (in this country 37 years in Sep 1687).6

On 6 July 1659 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Long Island, f4 was received from Jan Martens for marriage. (Note: It is not certain what other man named Jan Martens this could apply to. If the assignment is correct, it would imply that Jan was married previously to his marriage to Jannetje Van Voorhees).7

He and Jannetje StevenseVan Voorhees were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Amersfort.8

Jan Martensz Schenck and Jannetje StevenseVan Voorhees were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "fom Amersfort."9

Jan Martensz Schenck took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Martense Schenck, 37 Jeares."6

His will was dated on 28 January 1688/89 proved 5 Jul 1694. Jan Martensen, presently sickly abed. His wife, Janitie Stevense (Van Voorhees), shall remain in full possession of all estate, moveable and immovable, until the youngest child is of age or married, and then his son, Marten jansen, shall take in his possession the old land with the small Island and mill, and he shall pay every year to his mother, the sum of 600 guilders yearly for life. The youngest son, vis. Steven Jansen, shall have the lot of land in the neck, with the meadow to Hoggs neck, with the apurtenances. The other children shall have as follows, viz.: Steven Jansen shall have 100 pieces of 8. Jannetje Jansen shall have 100 Pieces of 8, and 2 cows, and a bed and a due outfitting, and Willamentie and Neeltje Jansen shall have the same. My wife being at present with child, in case she shall have a son, he shall have the money standing out at New York, being 1,600 gilders. But if a daughter,she shall have no more than the other daughters. Done in Amersfoort, in Kings County, January 28, 1688/89. Signed Jan Martensen Schenck. Witnesses: John Van Duyckinhuys, William Gerritsen Van Couwenhoven.2

Citations

[S3350] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstract of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. XI, unrecorded wills prior to 1790), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1903), page 9. Jan Martensen. Taken out of the Records of Kings County Liber A. fol. 140-142 by Henry Filkin, Clerk. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 11.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 269. Alexsander Sijmson, young man from Gravesend, with Jannetie Stevensen, widow of Jors Martense Schenck, residing at Amersfort. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1766] Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), page 38. The Roll. Hereinafter cited as Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 353. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Amersfort. Jan Martensz Schenk and wife Jannetje Stephens. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S1803] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 339 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Names of Members from Amersfort. Jan Martensz. and wife Jannetje Stephens. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.

[S3350] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstract of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. XI, unrecorded wills prior to 1790), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1903), page 9. Jan Martensen. Taken out of the Records of Kings County Liber A. fol. 140-142 by Henry Filkin, Clerk. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 11.